Building Services Manager - #2192798

Senior Building Services Manager

Location: Birmingham Area

Salary: £65,000 - £90,000 doe + Car Allowance + Bonus + Comprehensive Benefits Package

Sector: Tier 1 Main Contractor | Major Project Delivery

Senior Building Services Manager - Birmingham

A leading Tier 1 Main Contractor is seeking an experienced Senior Building Services Manager to join the team on a prestigious, high-profile project in the Birmingham area. This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in the successful delivery of a landmark development, overseeing the full Mechanical & Electrical package from pre-construction through to commissioning and handover.

Working as part of an established project delivery team, you will lead the building services function, ensuring the highest standards of quality, safety, programme performance and technical excellence are achieved throughout the project lifecycle.

The Role

As Senior Building Services Manager, you will take ownership of all MEP activities on site, acting as the key interface between the project team, consultants, subcontractors and client representatives.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Leading the delivery of mechanical, electrical and public health installations across the project.
• Managing and coordinating MEP subcontractors to ensure works are delivered safely, on time and within budget.
• Reviewing designs and providing technical input to identify opportunities, manage risks and improve buildability.
• Driving programme performance and ensuring MEP works align with overall construction milestones.
• Overseeing commissioning activities, witnessing testing processes and ensuring successful system integration.
• Managing quality assurance procedures and ensuring compliance with all project specifications and industry standards.
• Supporting commercial teams with procurement strategies, variation management and cost control.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, consultants and project stakeholders.
• Leading project meetings and providing regular progress reports to senior leadership.

About You

To be considered for this opportunity, you will possess:

• Proven experience as a Building Services Manager or Senior Building Services Manager within a Tier 1 or leading regional contractor environment.
• Strong technical knowledge across mechanical and electrical building services.
• Experience delivering large-scale construction projects, ideally within commercial, healthcare, education, life sciences, leisure or mixed-use sectors.
• Excellent understanding of commissioning, quality management and MEP coordination.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to influence, challenge and drive performance across multidisciplinary teams.
• Relevant construction or engineering qualifications, ideally HNC/HND, Degree or equivalent in Building Services, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• SMSTS, CSCS and associated site management qualifications.

What's On Offer

• Opportunity to work on a prestigious flagship project.
• Career development with one of the UK's most respected Tier 1 contractors.
• Competitive salary and attractive benefits package.
• Long-term project pipeline and genuine progression opportunities.
• Collaborative and supportive working environment focused on innovation and excellence.

If you're an experienced Building Services professional looking to take a leading role on a major project and contribute to the successful delivery of a landmark scheme in the Birmingham area, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now or contact us for a confidential discussion.